Drunken Sweet Potato Casserole

Name: Drunken Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes or 2 lbs cut yams, canned; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 2 -3 tablespoons cognac or 2 -3 tablespoons brandy; 1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans; miniature marshmallow, to put on top (optional)

Submitted by Tiffiny D.

"My variation on sweet potato casserole for the holidays."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes or 2 lbs cut yams, canned
¹⁄₄ cup brown sugar, packed
¹⁄₄ cup pure maple syrup
2 -3 tablespoons cognac or 2 -3 tablespoons brandy
¹⁄₄ cup roughly chopped pecans
miniature marshmallow, to put on top (optional)

directions

Spray 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix brown sugar, maple syrup, and cognac in small saucepan. Heat over medium to medium-high heat until bubbly. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened slightly.
Drain sweet potatoes and place in prepared 2-quart casserole dish.
Pour sauce from saucepan over sweet potatoes and mix gently to coat. Sprinkle with pecans. Sprinkle with marshmallows if desired.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbly and marshmallows (if using) are lightly browned.